15th Annual Thomas Geriatric Symposium
"The Power of Social Connection: Addressing Loneliness and Isolation in Aging Communities"
Register Today!
Pocatello: October 8, 2025
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Location: Pond Student Union Ballroom
Meridian: October 8, 2025
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Location: Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center, Rooms 735 & 742
Join us for an engaging interprofessional event focusing on creating age-friendly communities and bridging the gap between students and older adults.
About the Symposium
The Ginny Thomas Geriatric Symposium, hosted by the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) at Idaho State University, brings together healthcare students, professionals, and older adults from our community. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for interprofessional learning, community engagement, and the exchange of knowledge and experiences related to age-friendly care.
Event Focus
This free community event brings together students from multiple healthcare professions, faculty, and older adults for an afternoon of learning and connection. The symposium will feature a keynote presentation, a professional panel discussion, and small interprofessional group case study sessions focused on the health and wellness of older adults. Refreshments and dinner provided. Older adult participants are encouraged to share their lived experiences and perspectives with healthcare students in a meaningful, respectful, and engaging format.
Why Attend?
- Gain insights into creating welcoming and livable communities for people of all ages
- Learn about the latest approaches in geriatric care
- Network with healthcare professionals, students, and community members
- Participate in interactive case study discussions
- Contribute to building a more age-friendly society
Who Should Attend?
- Health science students
- Healthcare professionals
- Older adults from the community
- Anyone interested in age-friendly care and community building
Join us in this important conversation about improving the quality of life for older adults and creating communities where people can grow up and grow old together.
For more information or to register, please contact Joy Chivers (208) 282-4899 or email joychivers@isu.edu
Pre-registration is appreciated to help us plan meals and seating.
Pocatello Agenda (Oct 8, 2025)
Meridian Agenda (Oct 8, 2025)
Symposium Workbook
My 4Ms Worksheet
The Thomas Geriatric Symposium is made possible through the generous support of our donors. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our long-time anonymous underwriter, whose unwavering commitment has sustained this event for many years.
We also warmly acknowledge our newer supporters:
We are also deeply appreciative of the individuals in our community whose contributions of time and money are likewise invaluable to the success of this Symposium.